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adventure
An exciting or unusual experience that may involve some level of risk and have an uncertain outcome.
biodiversity
Many different types of plants and animals. Bio = biological (living) and diversity = variety.
biosecurity
The protection against pests and diseases.
cultural heritage area
A place that represents our history and our identity.
distress beacon (also known as a personal or emergency locator beacon)
A small, lightweight device that transmits a signal via satellites to tell rescuers you need assistance.
ecosystem
The interactions of living things together with the environment that they inhabit and depend on.
environment
All the external factors influencing the life and activities of people, plants, and animals e.g. other animals and plants, water, soils, weather, daylight.
farmland
An area of land used to grow crops and/or raise livestock.
habitat
A place where plants and animals live.
hauora
A Māori philosophy of health involving the physical, mental and emotional, social, spiritual and environmental dimensions of well-being.
hiking
Going on long walks in the countryside.
hīkoi
Walk, tramp, trek, journey.
introduced
Species that is not native and that has arrived through human activity.
national park
A reserve of natural land owned by the government set aside for environmental protection and recreation.
native
Naturally found in a location but may be found in more than one country.
predator
Animals that hunt and kill other animals for food.
restoration
Helping something that has been damaged, degraded, or destroyed.
rural
Relating to the countryside.
terrain
The surface and physical features or an area of land.
urban
Relating to a town or city.
weather forecast
What the weather is expected to be like in the future.
worst-case scenario
The worst possible thing that could happen in a particular situation. Used in risk management planning.
